6 month old first illness?? baby fever?

Question

i have done a Digital temperature reading from the underarm......do you still need to add 1 > 1.8 degrees to bring it up to the actual "core" temperature (as per lots of web sites )because the reading was taken from underarm?

does this only apply for the old type glass thermometer? or should you add the extra degrees to any underarm reading?

My sons temp was 37.9 deg this morning, so does that mean its really 38.9> deg?
hes teething and has a had cough for the last week so hes understandably a bit miseable overall, but today hes refused all feeds, all day (had about 80mil since 3am this morning) and wont take water either.

He did take half a small jar hipp organic baby food mid morning, but this wont obvoiusly help with potential dehidration (hes refusing water/juice also).

at this rate think il be speaking to doc some time this afternoon.

any ideas on interperating these readings would be appreciated.

gaven him so calbrophen half hour ago to try and bring temp down a bit seeming to be working

Answer 1

Yes, you add a degree when under the arm and subtract one when rectally. You need to give him some fever reducer, preferably ibuprofen. That should help him a lot, and its good that he'll be seeing the doctor today. Good luck, and I hope the little guy feels better soon.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It's not the end of the world that your daughter has the croup. They can't give her any antibiotics because she is too young (and for this illness it's not needed) My son had the croup when he was 13 months old, the doctor told me to take him outside at night because the cold air helps with the cough and opens up the lungs to breathe better. Also steam showers are good, but aren't as effective. If you have a cool vaporizer set it up in the room so it will help her breathe while she sleeps. Tylenol can make her feel more comfortable and lessen her breathing needs (but as the doctor first) If the croup was more serious you're daughter would be started on breathing treatments, call the doctor back and as if this is a possibility. Good luck to you and don't panic, your daughter can't talk, but she will be able to sense that you're tense and worried. Stay calm and help your daughter get through this.

Answer 4

Paracetamol is the best course of action to reduce a temp, also keep clothing to a minimum to help baby keep cool, once the temp has dropped then clothing can once again be put back on till baby is comfortable. Most guidelines say if the bubs temp is over 38 degrees to go to the Doc asap. Depending on where you live there is bacterial tonsillitis going around and it has a temp + baby off food and very sleepy and irritable.

Answer 5

Axilla readings are quite random, you could do with a digital ear thermometer much safer than the old style ones and much more accurate. When teething babies temps can rise quite dramatically try giving some liquid paracetamol and keep up the fluids. If at all worried talk to the Dr.

Answer 6

i was always told to add a degree to the underarm temp, no matter what! But I have to take my son's rectally becuae I don't think the thermometer reads underarm that well. What is his temp by ferenheit? I would definantly talk to a doctor to rule out ear infection, or brochitis and strep throat. Don't give any cough/cold medicines to baby they are not safe for babies this young! but regular tylenol is fine.

Answer 7

Yes, underarm readings need 1 degree added to them. I always gave my children Tylenol to help as a fever reducer, but be careful, recently LOTS of medicines for babies and infants have been removed from shelves at the stores. I would advise calling your doctor before giving him anything. I cool wash cloth seems to help, just continue to wipe him down on his head and chest with it.

Answer 8

He's clearly not feeling so good. The lack of fluids is most worrying though. Keep a close eye on him - mine went a day without food last week, but did eventually drink and picked up overnight soooo well. Good luck

Answer 9

I have a 7mth old and who has been pretty sick in hosp and the like anyway they say that if the baby is eating and drinking everytihng is ok. If they start to refuse food try to encourage fluids if they refuse fluids take them to the Doctors.

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